Calibration Program Lead - Precision Tools & QA

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a calibration professional to lead our internal calibration program within the Quality Engineering team. You will partner across product development, production, and field operations to manage tracking software, schedules, and the accuracy and traceability of equipment.

You will build procedures, coordinate with vendors, train stakeholders, and ensure compliance with calibration standards and audits in a fast-paced defense tech environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Science, Engineering, or a similar technical field; Military training or experience accepted.
• Experience managing calibration at a large organization and production environment.
• Experience working with and managing 3rd party calibration vendors.
• Experience improving processes and procedures, specifically around calibration, with emphasis on process creation.
• Familiar with industry calibration standards and methods.
• Familiarization with AS9100 and/or external auditing/compliance.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the calibration database, ensuring it is updated with location and ownership; communicate recalls to tool owners.
• Coordinate equipment rotations to prevent resource starvation in production.
• Manage the physical recall of devices requiring calibration.
• Build and maintain infrastructure for equipment flagged for calibration (e.g., drop locations, intake information, 3rd party vendor instructions).
• Create processes and procedures documenting standard calibration operations; define roles and responsibilities.
• Coordinate calibration activities with vendors, including quotes, purchase orders, and on-site scheduling.
• Support creation, upkeep, and communication of calibration procedures; train internal stakeholders.
• Manage risk assessment for products affected by tools out of calibration; ensure certificates where required.
• Ensure calibrated tooling meets required calibration standards when required by regulations or customer requirements.

Skills

Calibration management

Vendor management

Process improvement

AS9100 familiarity

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Associate degree in Science/Engineering or technical field

Military training or experience (PMEL, TMDE, or Electronics)

Tools

Calibration tools

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a calibration professional to lead our internal calibration program within the Quality Engineering team. You will partner across product development, production, and field operations to manage tracking software, schedules, and the accuracy and traceability of equipment.

You will build procedures, coordinate with vendors, train stakeholders, and ensure compliance with calibration standards and audits in a fast-paced defense tech environment.